In this episode of The Pro-Life Perspective, host Abigail Lorenzen sits down with Pastor Shawn Barnett, the associate pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Together, they explore the foundational and often countercultural topic of abstinence—choosing to reserve sex for marriage.

The conversation begins by grounding the discussion in God’s original design for human relationships. Pastor Barnett provides a pastoral perspective on why the boundaries set by faith are not meant to restrict joy but to protect the heart and the family unit.

Key insights from this episode include

• Understanding the "office" of a parent and how God qualifies those He calls to lead their families.
• Deconstructing the lies of the devil that aim to make individuals feel disqualified due to past mistakes.
• The importance of living for and speaking the truth, even when it requires admitting our own errors to the next generation.
• Why the church must be a place that champions God’s design while offering grace for those walking the path of repentance.

Join us for this encouraging and direct conversation about the beauty of holiness, the weight of parental responsibility, and the freedom found in following God’s plan for intimacy.

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